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YR53 GKL

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,290 mi
Last recorded94,290 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GKL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 94,290 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake backplates rusty.

Fail 2 Jul 2026 94,290 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake backplates rusty.

Pass 21 Jul 2025 94,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water In Lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 93,538 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also rear subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside water in headlight

Fail 6 Jun 2024 93,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also rear subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside water in headlight

Pass 15 Jun 2023 92,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 92,047 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm - Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm - Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 90,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 89,957 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,462 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,487 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,587 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 79,589 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 76,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,845 miles

nearside headlamp washer deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2013 67,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside headlamp washer deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2012 65,941 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,941 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 55,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,717 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,297 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,524 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,835 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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YR53 GKL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR53 GKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR53 GKL registered?

YR53 GKL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is YR53 GKL safe to buy?

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